In some countries and regions regulations have been introduced with the aim of restricting the use of hazardous substances in these products, and the management of e-waste at the products end of life. However, no such regulations exist in many of the countries in which where products are manufactured, used and disposed of. Furthermore, even where they apply, regulations do not control all hazardous chemicals and materials that are used in newly manufactured products, nor fully address the management of e- waste. Even in the EU, where some of the more stringent regulations apply, as much as 75% of generated e-waste is unaccounted for. There is evidence.
